Date Night

Flash fiction

Photo by Nolan Ayala on Unsplash

It had taken three outfit changes before Lauren was ready to leave the house. Then came the hurdle of makeup. She thought of what would look most… plausible and drew a quick winged eyeliner with a subtle bronze shadow. She gripped the bathroom counter and closed her eyes.

I meant to try that new red lipstick but I think it’s too much. It’s not me. She knows me. Giving up on more decision-making…